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The fifth annual ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, was held in Tampa, Florida, on Nov. 8-11, 2026, and focused on the industryās top concerns and opportunities, covering everything from exit strategies and strengthening company culture to AI and advocacy. āThe event has as much networking as you’re ever going to find, and […]
Numerous types of workforce challenges plague the industry and landscape professionals had a chance to listen and share how theyāre tackling these issues during the all-new roundtable breakfast panel on Nov. 10, 2026, at ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat. Jennifer Burnett, chief people officer with LandCare, Cam Cundiff, director of administration with […]
How often do you attend a high-level strategy session on AI and end up leaving more confused than when you started? Michael Bellows, co-founder and CEO of GoMaterials, will cover practical steps you can take home Monday morning during his session, āTech That Works for You and Your People: A Practical Playbook for AI, Automation […]
Itās easy to wander the ELEVATE Expo aimlessly, but doing so can cause you to miss out on valuable connections and innovations that solve challenges your company is facing. If you want to maximize your experience, it all comes down to intentionality. How you prepare before the event, what you do during the Expo and […]
You may assume business valuations only matter if youāre looking to sell the business, but it is also critical for your growth planning, succession, ownership transition and long-term strategy. āWe have tons of owners who come to us and say, āI’m ready to sell my company,ā and then it gets stalled for six months a […]
Wondering where you can find tools, technology and foster one-on-one relationships with suppliers all in one convenient space? Look no further than the ELEVATE Expo. āThe show can be especially valuable for someone starting a business or running a smaller company with several challenges to solve,ā says Steven Foster, senior account manager for Gachina Landscape […]
If youāve ever thought about selling the business, you probably have a number in your head for how much your company is worth. Unfortunately, this number is often disconnected from reality and will leave you disappointed once you meet with buyers. āEveryone hears about the headline multiple, like SavATree trading at 18 times earnings, and […]
How often do you find yourself wishing for more time in the day? Mark Pyrah, president of Peak Landscape, based in Hillsboro, Oregon, argues that the true problem landscape company owners are facing is decision volume. āYou’re making hundreds of small calls a day that don’t need you, and that’s not leadership; it’s being a […]
Have you noticed more ādirtā and less āsoilā on your sites, despite applying all the fertilizers, herbicides and growth inhibitors recommended by the industry? If you want to reduce your inputs and associated costs while improving results in the landscape, itās a good idea to consider incorporating regenerative practices into your work. āLandscaping has slipped […]
Youāre never judged just by your finished project. Clients frequently determine the value of your work by the entire experience they have interacting with you, which is why it is so critical to fail-safe the customer journey. āWe all know what it feels like to have this great work, do this really great project, and […]
